Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Celina Schools' first robotics team is all about the challenge
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Shortly after Celina Middle School let out for the day on a Tuesday afternoon, about 15 teens gathered in a classroom and immediately got down to business, demonstrating a singular, preternatural focus as they worked to sharpen their robot's maneuverability and aim in firing a whiffle ball into a receptacle. [More]
By Joe Schatz
ROCKFORD - Balance is important in life, and in the game of basketball balance is crucial. For Parkway, it was a balanced effort that led them to a big 45-33 win Monday over Delphos St. John's in Midwest Athletic Conference play. Seven of the nine Panthers that played scored, and five of the seven scored five or more points en route to the win. [More]
Obituaries on December 23rd, 2025
Patricia Ann White, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December [More]
Gary "Spark" Wourms, 72 of St Henry, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21 surrounded by his family. [More]
Grace Adelle Smelser, 77, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 [More]
Local pictures on December 23rd, 2025
Subscriber stories on December 23rd, 2025
CELINA - The Celina Fire Department responded to back-to-back structure fires on Sunday night, reflecting a seasonal spike in residential fires.
No injuries were reported in either fire and neither building was deemed a total loss.
NEW BREMEN - Councilors on Monday approved third and final reading to set next year's budget of nearly $26 million.
Fiscal officer Amy Speelman said during the regular meeting the village has appropriated $25,920,181.62 for next year's budget.
ST. HENRY - The St. Henry Village Council on Monday night unanimously approved a series of ordinances and resolutions addressing employee compensation, legal representation, fiscal planning and future wastewater improvements.
CELINA - A 65-year-old Mendon man accused of having sexual contact with two minors several times over the course of five years starting when one was under 13 was indicted and subsequently arrested last week on charges out of Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
CELINA - A 39-year-old Celina man was indicted on drug possession charges and a 37-year-old Indiana man was arrested on custody interference charges last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Nearly 200 fire departments across Ohio, including several in local counties, will soon have access to additional funds to upgrade their emergency ra
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina overcame an eight-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Botkins 49-47 in non-conference girls basketball action on Monday night in Shelby County.